Specifications for private street improvements within the city limits and the City’s urbanizable area shall be approved by the Director as specified in SDC 4.2.110 and the City’s Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual and any other applicable regulations.

Other private improvements within the city limits and the City’s urbanizable area are as specified in this code and/or approved by the Building Official.

All public streets and alleys must be improved as specified in this code and must be dedicated through the approval of a subdivision plat or by acceptance of a deed approved by the City.

Functional Classification of Streets. The City’s street system consists of streets that are classified as major and minor arterial streets, major and minor collector streets, local streets and alleys, consistent with the Springfield Transportation System Plan (Figure 2) and the Federally Designated Roadway Functional Classification map, contained in the Regional Transportation Plan. Local streets include all streets not classified as arterial or collector streets.

New connections to arterials and State highways must be consistent with any designated access management category.

Peak Hour Threshold. If a change in land use or intensification of an existing use generates 100 or more trips during any peak hour as determined by procedures contained in the most recent edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, a TIS must be performed by a registered professional engineer.

Average Daily Traffic Threshold. If a change in land use or intensification of an existing use generates 1,000 or more trips per day as determined by procedures contained in the most recent edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, a TIS must be performed by a registered professional engineer.

Variance and Known Issues Threshold. The Director may determine that a TIS is necessary to support a request for a Variance from the transportation provisions of this code or where traffic safety, street capacity, future planned facility, or multimodal concerns may be associated with the proposed development.

The nature and extent of the TIS scope is determined by the Director based upon a trip distribution and assignment prepared by the applicant. At a minimum, locations impacted by more than 20 trips during the identified peak hour must be included in the trip distribution and assignment.

The Director may modify TIS requirements consistent with applicable local and regional transportation system plans and the intent of this code when existing conditions make their strict application impractical or inconsistent with accepted site planning or transportation planning principles.

Collector and Arterial Streets. Subject to the standards of this code, the location of collector streets and arterial streets must comply with the Transportation System Plan, including the Conceptual Street Map.

Local Streets. The local street network, which includes pedestrian accessways and multi-use paths, must meet the following standards:

Dead-End Streets.

Block Length and Block Perimeter.

Collector and Arterial Streets. Subject to the standards of this code, the location of collector and arterial streets must comply with the Transportation System Plan, including the Conceptual Street Map.

Local Streets. The local street network must meet the following standards:

Cul-de-Sacs and Dead-End Streets. New and existing dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs must meet the standards for dead-end fire apparatus access roads in the Oregon Fire Code and the following standards:

Block Length and Block Perimeter.

Maximum Street Grades.

Intersections of Streets and Alleys.

General. A raised median physically deters vehicles from crossing or entering a median area by way of a raised curb or concrete barrier. Raised medians help avoid crashes caused by crossover traffic, reduce headlight glare distraction, prevent traffic turning left from through lanes, provide refuge for pedestrians crossing the street, and remove turning traffic from through lanes, thereby maintaining efficient and safe traffic flow. Median design and installation must follow the standards in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and AASHTO’s “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets.”

Raised Median Width and Size.

Length of a Raised Median.

Whenever an existing street of inadequate width is abutting or within a development area requiring Development Approval, dedication of additional right-of-way is required. Whenever street dedication results in right-of-way that does not connect with the City street system, a deed restriction must be recorded with the Lane County Deeds and Records stating that the property will not be built upon until a fully improved street is constructed to serve the property, and connect with the City street system.

Whenever a proposed land division or development will increase traffic on the City street system and the development site has unimproved street frontage, that street frontage must be fully improved to City specifications in accordance with the following criteria:

An approved performance bond or suitable substitute in a sufficient amount to ensure the completion of all required improvements, including the installation of sidewalks and accessways is required prior to occupancy or Final Plat approval when necessary to ensure compliance with a development agreement.

Partial-width streets are to be permitted only if both of the following approval criteria are met:

If the developer bears the full cost of dedicating the necessary right-of-way for and/or constructing partial-width street improvements, the developer may retain a reserve strip subject to the following terms and conditions:

All traffic control signs, pavement markings, street name signs, and other traffic control devices must be in conformance with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (including Oregon supplements), the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual, the Development & Public Works Standard Construction Specifications, and this code.

The developer is responsible for providing and installing all traffic control devices and street name signs as necessary to support the proposed development.

Where a proposed street intersection will result in an immediate need for a traffic control device, the developer bears the cost for the improvements. When other property owners are benefited, other equitable means of cost distribution may be approved by the City as provided in Chapter 3 of the Springfield Municipal Code.

A special street setback is established in the following circumstances:

Buildings are not permitted within the special street setback specified in this section. Any portion of a building lawfully established within a special street setback prior to adoption of the ordinance codified in this section is considered a non-conforming building subject to SDC 5.8.100.

The special street setbacks provided in Table 4.2.1(A) are based on the functional classification of the street as shown in the Springfield Transportation System Plan, including the Conceptual Street Map. Where a street is not shown in the Springfield TSP, including the Conceptual Street Map, the special setback for local streets applies.

The special setback provided in Table 4.2.1(A) is measured from the centerline of the existing or future street right-of-way as follows:

Other yard or building setbacks are in addition to the special setbacks required by this section. Those setback distances must be measured at right angles to the street centerline specified above.

All developed lots or parcels are entitled to 1 approved driveway access provided by either direct access to a:

Single-unit detached dwellings and middle housing with frontage on a local street may have 2 or more driveway accesses from the local street as follows:

For multiple unit housing, commercial land uses, public land uses, and industrial land uses, more than 1 driveway access from a local street to the development area may be permitted through a Type 2 approval process, when the additional driveway access or accesses do not conflict with public street functions and capacity and the design minimizes traffic conflicts.

Driveway access to designated State Highways is subject to the provisions of this section in addition to requirements of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Where City and ODOT regulations conflict, the more restrictive regulations apply.

As determined by the Director, sites with abutting parking areas within the same land use district may be required to provide driveway connections or pedestrian connections internal to the sites and joint access agreements to provide efficient connectivity and preserve public street functions and capacity.

Driveway access to or from a higher classification street may be permitted through a Type 2 approval process if no reasonable alternative street access exists or where heavy use of local streets is inappropriate due to traffic impacts in residential areas, as follows:

For single dwelling units, duplexes, and middle housing, no more than 1 driveway per lot or parcel is permitted along the frontage that abuts an existing or proposed arterial or collector street. Where more than 1 dwelling unit takes access from the existing or proposed arterial or collector street, driveways may be combined or consolidated consistent with the standards in SDC Tables 4.2.2 through 4.2.5.

Existing driveways may be expanded up to the maximum dimensions permitted in SDC Tables 4.2.2 through 4.2.5 through a Type 1 approval process, provided that the driveway expansion does not require removal or relocation of any existing street trees, street lighting, or underground or above ground utilities and provided that the applicant obtains any applicable permit required to construct improvements in the public right-of-way.

Driveway widths and throat depths may be varied outside of the standards in Tables 4.2.2 through 4.2.5 through a Type 2 approval process if no other reasonable alternative exists to accommodate on-site development needs, if traffic safety is not impacted, and if the variance does not conflict with frontage improvements such as street trees, street lighting, and utility pedestals.

Off-street vehicle parking is restricted to approved driveways and parking lots, and is not otherwise allowed between the street and primary building, consistent with Springfield Municipal Code Section 5.002(1)(f)).

Sidewalks must conform to the existing or planned street grades.

Sidewalks must conform to current ADA standards.

Sidewalks must be separated from the curb by the planting strip. Alternatively, sidewalks may be proposed to not meet this standard when necessary for connectivity, safety, or to comply with street design requirements subject to approval by the Director.

New sidewalk width and type must be consistent with existing sidewalk design in the same block, but must physically transition to comply with current sidewalk standards. When replacing damaged sidewalk, new sidewalk must be located in the same position as the existing sidewalk.

Facilities including, but not limited to, mail boxes, water meters, valves, junction boxes, manholes, utility poles, trees, benches, fire hydrants, signs, and bus stops must not be located within the sidewalk, and must be removed or relocated prior to the construction or reconstruction of the sidewalk. Alternatively, the City Engineer may approve an alternative design to this standard if at least 5 feet of unobstructed width on arterial class streets and 4 feet on all other streets will remain around the facility.

Street Tree Retention Standards. Existing trees may meet the requirement for street trees ( i.e., trees on the City Street Tree List specified in the Engineering and Design Standards and Procedures Manual with a minimum caliper of 2 inches) if there is no excavation or filling for proposed development within the dripline of the tree. Sidewalks of variable width, elevation, and direction may be used to save existing trees, subject to approval by the Director.

Existing street trees must be retained as specified in the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual. Alternatively, existing street trees may be approved for removal through a land use decision or in conjunction with a street construction project based on the following street tree removal standards.

Street Tree Removal Standards.

Street Tree Replacement Standards. Any street tree proposed to be removed must be replaced with a tree at least 2 inches in caliper.

Maintenance of street trees in the public right-of-way is performed by the City.

Maintenance of street trees on private property must be performed by the property owner.

Removal of street trees on private or public property does not constitute maintenance.

Lighting must comply with Illuminating Engineering Society, American National Standards Practice for Roadway Lighting – RP-8-14 and applicable National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Intersections must be illuminated to a level equal to the sum of the average required illuminance of the 2 intersecting streets.

Mid-block crosswalks must have 2 times the illumination required for the street.

Decorative poles with City-approved LED fixtures and lighting controls must be used on all streets within the Nodal Development Overlay District and where any refinement plan or plan district requires decorative lighting. The developer may request to install decorative poles on streets, paths, and accessways in any other zone as part of an underlying Type 2 or Type 3 application, which approval is at the discretion of the Approval Authority.

City-approved LED fixtures and lighting controls must be used when lighting is required along multi-use paths and accessways.

Roadway style poles and “cobra head” fixtures with City-approved LED fixtures and lighting controls must be used along streets in all other locations.

When roadway style poles are used on arterial and collector streets in any zone other than residential, they must be steel or aluminum. When roadway style poles are used on local and collector streets in residential zones, they must be fiberglass, steel, or aluminum.

Where lot frontages are 80 feet or less, poles must be located at property lines unless approved by the Director.

The weak point illumination must not be less than 0.1 foot candles.

Roadway style light poles set behind sidewalks must have 8-foot arm length. Roadway style light poles set between curb and sidewalk or where no sidewalk exists must have 6-foot arm length.

Light pole handholes must be used instead of junction boxes. However, junction boxes for street lighting may be utilized for street crossings or where necessary to comply with electrical code standards cited above.

Pole Height.

Where an accessway is proposed for only bicycle and/or pedestrian travel, the right-of-way must be 12 feet wide, with a 10 foot wide paved surface of either asphalt concrete or Portland Cement concrete consistent with the construction standards for accessways in the Springfield Construction Specifications. Light standards may be installed within travel path, as long as a minimum 8-foot wide clear path is maintained.

Where an accessway is proposed as a secondary access for emergency vehicles or in combination with bicycle and/or pedestrian travel, the right-of-way must be a minimum of 24 feet wide; consisting of a 12-foot wide area paved with either asphalt concrete or Portland Cement concrete and 2 additional 4-foot wide areas on both sides that are turf block, grass-crete, or other similar permeable material, as determined by the Approval Authority, on a base of gravel capable of supporting fire equipment weighing 80,000 pounds. Light standards must be installed outside the 20-foot travel path, but within the public right-of-way.

Illumination for accessways must be installed in accordance with SDC 4.2.145.

Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) is the technology-based discharge standard for municipal separate storm sewer systems to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges that was established by Section 402(p)(3)(B)(iii) of the Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C section 1342(p)(3)(B)(iii)].

Minimize means to reduce and/or eliminate to the extent achievable using control measures (including BMPs) that are technologically available, economically practicable, and achievable in light of best industry or municipal practices.

Development that creates or replaces 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surface area;

Development that disturbs 1 or more acres of land within the development area; and

Development that generates peak flows in excess of 0.5 cubic feet per second within the development area.

Engineered Design Requirement. The Stormwater Study required under section 4.3.110(E) and supporting documentation for the design of the proposed stormwater structural controls must be prepared and stamped by an Oregon licensed engineer.

Technical Standards. The Stormwater Study required under section 4.3.110(E) must demonstrate compliance with one of the following performance standards:

Discharge to Sanitary Sewer Prohibited. The stormwater management system must be separated from, and not discharge to, any public or private sanitary sewer system.

Facility Design Standards. The structural stormwater controls must be designed, operated, and maintained consistent with the requirements in the facility-specific design requirements provided in Appendix D Typical Facility Details. Unless an alternative is approved under the Treatment Standard, stormwater controls that include vegetative treatment must incorporate only those plant species listed in Appendix F.

Construction Standards. All stormwater structural controls must be constructed consistent with the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual Chapter 4.

Permeable Pavements. Permeable pavements may be used to reduce the area of impervious surfaces and shall be constructed consistent with the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual. Permeable pavements cannot be used for treatment of stormwater from other impervious areas.

Injection Wells. Except where prohibited by this code, underground injection wells are allowed only with approval from the Department of Environmental Quality.

On-Site Source Controls for High Risk Land Uses. Where an application proposes one of the following high-risk uses, the application must comply with additional standards as provided in Appendix H On-Site Source Controls:

Roof-Mounted Equipment. All rooftop mounted equipment shall be provided with secondary containment or a weather resistant enclosure to ensure that, in the event of a leak or spill, any fluids cannot migrate into a public or private stormwater system or to any underground injection control facilities.

Type 2 Review. An application that proposes to comply with the Alternative Treatment Standard must be reviewed through a Type 2 application process in accordance with SDC 5.1.400, except when proposed for a development that is subject to Type 3 review, in which case it may be approved through a Type 3 review.

Applicability. An application that proposes to comply with the Alternative Treatment Standard must demonstrate that the Site Performance Standard cannot be retained and infiltrated on site due to technical infeasibility or site constraints.

Design Standards.

Low Impact Development (LID) Required. Structural stormwater controls used to meet the Treatment Standard must incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) as provided in Appendix D to the maximum extent practicable.

Vegetation Standards.

An applicant must complete a Stormwater Study for any development requiring the installation of structural stormwater controls as specified in SDC 4.3.110(B).

A Stormwater Study must include the following:

A Small Site Stormwater Study is required when all the following criteria are met:

A Full Site Stormwater Study is required when the criteria for a Small Site Stormwater Study cannot be met.

A small site Stormwater Study must be supported by hyrdrologic calculations using the rational method or a unit hydrograph method (as required for a full site Stormwater Study in (2) below). The rational peak flow method, Q=CiA, where 'Q' is the peak flow, 'C' is a runoff coefficient, 'i' is the rainfall intensity, and 'A' is the catchment area Rainfall intensity and design storm requirements must be used as provided in 4.3-110(C)2.

A Full Site Stormwater Study must be supported by calculations using the unit hydrograph method.

All structural stormwater controls must be operated and maintained to continue to meet the Site Performance Standard or alternative Treatment Standard as applicable.

The owner of property subject to any application that proposes structural stormwater controls that will be privately-owned and operated must enter into an Operations and Maintenance Agreement with the City. The Agreement must specify at least the following:

For any property that is subject to an Operations and Maintenance Agreement, a Notice of Operations and Maintenance Agreement (NOMA) must be recorded with Lane County Deeds and Records. The NOMA must be in a form approved by the City, be signed by the property owner and properly notarized, and include a legal description of the subject property.

Watercourse reaches, lying within the City and its urbanizing area, that are included by the State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) on its most recently adopted "303(d)" List of Impaired and Threatened Waterbodies.

Watercourse reaches, lying within the City and its urbanizing area, with significant water quality impairment identified by water quality monitoring and sampling done in accordance with approved quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocols.

A direct tributary to a WQLW that satisfies the following standards:

For the purposes of this code, riparian area functions include, but are not limited to:

The following standards apply to the protection of water quality and protection of riparian area functions specified above:

In applying SDC 4.3.115(C)(2) above, riparian area protection, preservation, restoration, and enhancement measures must be applied as follows:

Along all watercourses shown on the WQLW Map with average annual stream flow of 1,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) or greater, the riparian area boundary is 75 feet landward from the top of the bank. Existing native vegetative ground cover and trees must be preserved, conserved, and maintained between the ordinary low water line and the top of bank and 75 feet landward from the top of bank.

Within the Willamette Greenway, any change or intensification of use to a single unit dwelling or Middle Housing requires Site Plan Review as specified in SDC 3.3.315. through the Site Plan Review process the Director may reduce the size of the required riparian area if there is a finding that the proposed development is in compliance with SDC 3.3.300, the Willamette Greenway Overlay District, SDC 3.2.280 and other applicable provisions of this code.

Along all watercourses shown on the WQLW Map with average annual stream flow less than 1,000 CFS the riparian area boundary is 50 feet landward from the top of the bank. Existing native vegetative ground cover and trees must be preserved, conserved, and maintained both between the ordinary low water line and the top of bank and 50 feet landward from the top of bank.

Where a watercourse divides a lot/parcel and the existing riparian area along that watercourse is degraded in riparian function, the applicant may relocate the watercourse to another portion of the property as approved by the Director and applicable State or Federal agency.

The planting of native trees and native vegetation to promote bank stability, enhance riparian areas, minimize erosion, preserve water quality and protect federally listed species. Trees may be clustered to allow the preservation of views; or to allow maintenance vehicles to approach City maintained stormwater facilities including detention basins, outfalls, culverts and similar stormwater facilities as may be permitted by the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual.

The felling of hazardous trees for safety reasons as specified in SDC 5.19.100, Tree Felling.

Riparian area restoration and enhancement including the removal of invasive plant species, where necessary.

Flood control structures, where necessary.

Stormwater management systems and outfalls, as specified in the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual or as required by other regulating authorities.

Multi-use paths for pedestrian and/or bicycle use must be permitted, provided that the multi-use path drains away from the watercourse. Multi-use paths must be located along the outer edge of the required riparian area and away from the watercourse. The multi-use path must be located at the outermost edge of the 75-foot-wide Riparian Setback to the maximum extent practicable. Utilities may be extended within a multi-use path.

Water-dependent or water-related uses between the Willamette River and the Greenway Setback Line as may be permitted in the Willamette Greenway Overlay District.

Private driveways, public street crossings, bridges, and necessary culverts when there is no other vehicle access to the property. Crossings must be preferably at right angles to the watercourse. Public and private utilities must be permitted within the driveway, public street, or bridge right-of-way.

Repair, replacement, or improvement of utility facilities as long as the riparian area is restored to its original condition.

Routine repair and maintenance of existing structures, streets, driveways, utilities, accessory uses and other similar facilities.

Other activities similar to those listed above that do not diminish riparian function. The Director must make the interpretations as specified in SDC 5.11.100.

Implement the goals and policies of the Metro Plan;

Satisfy the requirements of Statewide Planning Goal 5;

Safeguard the City’s locally significant wetland and riparian areas, especially the hydrologic and ecologic functions these areas provide for the community;

Safeguard fish and wildlife habitat;

Safeguard water quality and natural hydrology, to control erosion and sedimentation, and to reduce the adverse effects of flooding;

Safeguard the amenity values and educational opportunities for City’s wetlands and riparian areas for the community; and

Improve and promote coordination among Federal, State, and local agencies regarding development activities near wetlands and riparian areas.

Locally significant protected wetlands, listed in the Springfield Local Wetland Inventory and shown on the Local Wetland Inventory Map.

Locally significant protected riparian areas, listed in the Springfield Inventory of Natural Resource Sites and shown on the Natural Resources Inventory Map. The City has determined which riparian areas are significant in accordance with rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD).

The protections described in this subsection do not apply to:

Inventory Map Corrections. The Director may correct the location of a wetland or riparian boundary shown on the Local Wetland Inventory Map and/or the Natural Resources Inventory Map when it has been demonstrated by a property owner or applicant that a mapping error has occurred and the error has been verified by DSL. Wetland delineations verified by DSL must be used to automatically update and replace the City’s Local Wetland Inventory mapping. No variance application is required for map corrections where approved delineations are provided.

Development setbacks are the primary element of the City’s protection program for locally significant wetland and riparian areas. Development setbacks are determined as follows:

The Springfield Local Inventory Map and the Springfield Inventory of Natural Resource Sites Map must be used to provide a visual reference for locating known wetland and riparian areas, but must not be relied upon as the final authority for locating the actual boundaries of these areas. The final authority is a delineation required as specified in SDC 5.12.120(B) and/or 5.17.120(B) in order to locate the boundaries of the resource for the purpose of applying development setbacks or other protections described in this section.

Single unit detached dwellings and middle housing in the R-1 land use district. However, the natural resource protection standards of this subsection apply to these single-unit detached dwellings and middle housing; and/or

Land divisions that comply with water quality protection standards specified in SDC 4.3.115.

The following uses and activities are permitted within a locally significant wetland or riparian natural resource protection area, including the development setback area, with no additional State or Federal permits:

The following uses and activities are permitted within a locally significant wetland or riparian natural resource protection area, including the development setback area, provided that any applicable Federal, State, or local permits are secured:

Docks, boat shelters, piers, boat ramps, and similar water dependent uses;

Utilities, including, but not limited to, water, wastewater, stormwater, electrical facilities, natural gas facilities, telecommunications, or other public improvements;

Streets or bridges where necessary for access or crossings;

Bioswales or similar water quality improvement projects;

Public multi-use paths, access ways, trails, picnic areas, or interpretive and educational displays and overlooks, including benches and outdoor furniture; and

Wetland and riparian restoration.

Placement of new structures or impervious surfaces;

Excavation, drainage, grading, fill, or removal of vegetation except for fire protection purposes or removing hazard trees;

Expansion of areas of landscaping with non-native species, such as a lawn or garden, into the protected areas;

Disposal or temporary storage of refuse, yard debris, or other material;

Discharge or direct runoff of untreated stormwater; and

Uses not allowed in the list of permitted uses for the underlying zone.

The area must be protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement recorded on deeds and plats prescribing the conditions and restrictions specified in subsections (E) through (G), above and any conditions imposed by State or Federal permits; or

The area must be protected in perpetuity through ownership and maintenance by a private nonprofit association through a conservation easement or through conditions, covenants, or restrictions (CC&Rs), prescribing the conditions and restrictions specified in subsections (E) through (G), above and any conditions imposed by State or Federal permits; or

The area must be transferred by deed to a willing public agency or private conservation organization with a recorded conservation easement prescribing the conditions and restrictions specified in subsections (E) through (G), above and any conditions imposed by State or Federal permits; or

Other mechanisms for long-term protection and maintenance as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Director. These mechanisms must be consistent with the purposes and requirements of this section.

Variance applications for development setback areas require compliance with either the major variance standards specified in SDC 5.21.130 or the minor variance standards specified in SDC 5.21.125; and

In the case of loss of use of the property, the following additional standards apply:

In the case of varying the development setback area, such as averaging the setback area width, the applicant must submit a plan demonstrating compliance with the additional standard:

Wetland and riparian protection areas can be crossed only where there are no practicable alternatives to avoid the resource;

Transportation facilities and structures crossing wetland and riparian protection areas must be no wider than necessary to serve their intended purposes; and

Within buffer areas, new streets, driveways, and pedestrian and bike paths must be located or constructed so as not to alter the hydrology of the adjacent wetland or riparian corridor.

Utility maintenance access roads in or crossing protected resources must meet applicable standards for transportation facilities and structures in protected resources as specified in subsection (K), above; and

For underground utilities, the following additional standards apply:

Hydraulic impacts on protected resources and removal of native vegetation must be minimized; and

Where feasible, crossings of wetland and riparian protection areas must be perpendicular to the protected area to minimize the impact.

Vegetation removal, pruning, or mowing in a locally significant wetland or riparian boundary must be the minimum necessary and in no case substantially impair any resource functions and values. Vegetation removal, pruning, or mowing in the development area setback must be the minimum necessary. Removal, pruning, or mowing of vegetation is allowed if the applicant demonstrates 1 of the following:

Planting is permitted in accordance with the following standards:

In the event that a utility provider determines that it cannot provide the increase by use of existing rights-of-way or easements, siting of major electrical power transmission lines is permitted as specified in the Metro Plan’s Public Facilities and Services Plan.

Notwithstanding subsections (A) and (A)(1) above, a utility provider may locate major electrical transmission lines along routes identified on Auxiliary Map Number I dated 1982 of the Metropolitan Area General Plan.

The minimum width for public utility easements adjacent to collector and arterial streets is 10 feet.

The minimum width for sewer easements is 5 feet on either side of sewer line for sewers less than 12 inches diameter and less than 5 feet of cover, and 7 feet on either side of the sewer line for sewers greater than 12 inches diameter or with greater than 5 feet of cover.

The minimum width for all other public utility easements is 7 feet.

Notwithstanding the above standards, the utility provider or the Director may require a larger easement for major water mains, major electric power transmission lines, stormwater management systems or in any other situation to allow maintenance vehicles to set up and perform the required maintenance or to accommodate multiple utility lines.

Where feasible, utility easements must be centered on a lot/parcel line.

Implement the requirements of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996;

Provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards and review procedures for the placement, operation, alteration and removal of WTS facilities;

Allow new WTS facilities where necessary to provide service coverage and there is a demonstrated need that cannot be met through existing facilities;

Maximize the use of existing WTS facilities in order to minimize the need to construct additional facilities;

Encourage the siting of new WTS facilities in preferred locations;

Lessen impacts of new WTS facilities on surrounding residential areas; and

Minimize visual impacts of new WTS facilities through careful design, configuration, screening, and innovative camouflaging techniques.

Applicability. This section applies within Springfield’s city limits and its Urban Growth Boundary. No WTS facility may be constructed, altered (to include co-locations) or replaced, unless exempt, without complying with the requirements of this section. Exempt facilities are listed in subsection (D) below.

Conflicts. In cases where:

WTS facilities that lawfully existed prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this section shall be allowed to continue their use as they presently exist.

Routine maintenance will be permitted on lawful pre-existing WTS facilities as specified in subsection (D)(1).

Lawfully existing WTS facilities may be replaced as specified in subsection (D)(2).

Emergency or routine repairs or routine maintenance of previously approved WTS facilities.

Replacement of existing previously approved WTS facilities.

Industrial, scientific and medical equipment operating at frequencies designated for that purpose by the Federal Communications Commission.

Essential public telecommunications services: military, Federal, State, and local government telecommunications facilities.

Amateur and citizen band radio transmitters and antennas.

Military or civilian radar operating within the regulated frequency ranges for the purpose of defense or aircraft safety.

Antennas (including, but not limited to: direct-to-home satellite dishes; TV antennas; and wireless cable antennas) used by viewers to receive video programming signals from direct broadcast facilities, broadband radio service providers, and TV broadcast stations.

Low-powered networked telecommunications facilities that are less than 3 cubic feet total volume for all equipment. Such facilities include, but are not limited to, microcell radio transceivers located on existing utility poles and light standards and strand-mounted wi-fi devices within public right-of-way.

Cell on Wheels (COW), which are permitted as temporary uses in nonresidential Metro Plan or 2030 Springfield Comprehensive Plan designations for a period not to exceed 14 days, or during a period of emergency as declared by the City, County, or State.

Design for Co-Location. All new towers must be designed to structurally accommodate the maximum number of additional users technically practicable.

Demonstrated Need for New WTS Facilities. Except for small wireless facilities, applications must demonstrate that the proposed WTS facility is necessary to close a significant gap in service coverage or capacity for the carrier and is the least intrusive means to close the significant gap.

Lack of Coverage and Lack of Capacity. Except for small wireless facilities, the application must demonstrate that the gap in service cannot be closed by upgrading other existing facilities. In doing so, evidence must clearly support a conclusion that the gap results from a lack of coverage and not a lack of capacity to achieve adequate service. If the proposed WTS facility is to improve capacity, evidence must further justify why other methods for improving service capacity are not reasonable, available or effective.

Identify the Least Intrusive Alternative for Providing Coverage. Except for small wireless facilities, the application must demonstrate a good faith effort to identify and evaluate less intrusive alternatives, including, but not limited to, less sensitive sites, alternative design systems, alternative tower designs, the use of repeaters, or multiple facilities. SDC 4.3.145(F)(5) defines the type of WTS facilities that are allowed in each zoning district.

Location of WTS Facilities by Type. SDC 4.3.145(E) defines various types of WTS facilities by their visual impact. These are: high visibility, moderate visibility, low visibility and stealth facilities. Table 4.3.2 lists the type of WTS facilities allowed in each of Springfield’s zoning districts.

Maximum Number of High Visibility WTS Facilities. No more than 1 high visibility facility is allowed on any 1 lot/parcel.

However, the Approval Authority may approve exceeding the maximum number of high visibility facilities per lot/parcel if 1 of the following findings is made:

Separation Between Towers. No new WTS tower may be installed closer than 2,000 feet from any existing or proposed tower unless supporting findings can be made under SDC 4.3.145(F)(2), (3), and (4) by the Approval Authority.

WTS Towers Adjacent to Residentially Zoned Property. In order to ensure public safety, all towers located on or adjacent to any residential zoning district must be set back from all residential property lines by a distance at least equal to the height of the facility, including any antennas or other appurtenances. The setback is measured from that part of the WTS tower that is closest to the neighboring residentially zoned property.

Historic Buildings and Structures. Except for small wireless facilities, no WTS facility is allowed on any building or structure, or in any district, that is listed on any Federal, State or local historic register unless a finding is made by the Approval Authority that the proposed facility will have no adverse effect on the appearance of the building, structure, or district. No change in architecture and no high or moderate visibility WTS facilities are permitted on any building or any site within a historic district. Proposed WTS facilities in the Historic Overlay District are also subject to the applicable provisions of SDC 3.3.900.

Equipment Location. The following location standards apply to WTS facilities, except for small wireless facilities:

Tower Height. Towers may exceed the height limits otherwise provided for in this code. However, all towers greater than the height limit of the base zone requires approval through a Type 3 review process, subject to the approval criteria specified in SDC 4.3.145(I).

Accessory Building Size. All accessory buildings and structures built to contain equipment accessory to a WTS facility cannot exceed 12 feet in height unless a greater height is necessary and required by a condition of approval to maximize architectural integration. Each accessory building or structure located on any residential or public land and open space zoned property is limited to 200 square feet, unless approved through the Type 3 process.

Visual Impact. Except for small wireless facilities, which must meet the requirements of subsection (F)(28), all WTS facilities must be designed to minimize the visual impact to the greatest extent practicable by means of placement, screening, landscaping, and camouflage. All facilities also must be designed to be compatible with existing architectural elements, building materials, and other site characteristics. The applicant must use the least visible antennas reasonably available to accomplish the coverage objectives. All high visibility and moderate visibility facilities must be sited in a manner to cause the least detriment to the viewshed of abutting properties, neighboring properties, and distant properties.

Minimize Visibility. Colors and materials for WTS facilities must be nonreflective and chosen to minimize visibility. Facilities, including support equipment and buildings, must be painted or textured using colors to match or blend with the primary background, unless required by any other applicable law.

Camouflaged Facilities. All camouflaged WTS facilities must be designed to visually and operationally blend into the surrounding area in a manner consistent with existing development on adjacent properties. The facility also must be appropriate for the specific site. In other words, it must not “stand out” from its surrounding environment.

Façade-Mounted Antenna. Façade-mounted antennas must be architecturally integrated into the building design and otherwise made as unobtrusive as possible. If possible, antennas must be located entirely within an existing or newly created architectural feature so as to be completely screened from view. Façade-mounted antennas must not extend more than 2 feet out from the building face.

Roof-Mounted Antenna. Roof-mounted antennas must be constructed at the minimum height possible to serve the operator’s service area and must be set back as far from the building edge as possible or otherwise screened to minimize visibility from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties.

Compliance with Photo Simulations. As a condition of approval and prior to final staff inspection of the WTS facility, the applicant must submit evidence, e.g., photos, sufficient to prove that the facility is in substantial conformance with photo simulations provided with the initial application. If the WTS facility does not comply with the photo simulation, the applicant must complete require any necessary modification to achieve compliance within 90 days of being notified by the Director.

Noise. Noise from any equipment supporting the WTS facility must comply with the regulations specified in OAR 340-035-0035.

Signage. No signs, striping, graphics, or other attention-getting devices are permitted on any WTS facility except for warning and safety signage that must:

Traffic Obstruction. Maintenance vehicles servicing WTS facilities located in the public or private right-of-way may not park on the traveled way or in a manner that obstructs traffic.

Sidewalks and Pathways. Cabinets and other equipment must not impair pedestrian use of sidewalks or other pedestrian paths or bikeways on public or private land.

Lighting. WTS facilities must not include any beacon lights or strobe lights, unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other applicable authority. If beacon lights or strobe lights are required, the Approval Authority will review any available alternatives and approve the design with the least visual impact. All other site lighting for security and maintenance purposes must be shielded and directed downward, and must comply with the outdoor lighting standards in SDC 4.5.100, unless required by any other applicable law.

Landscaping. For WTS facilities with towers that exceed the height limitations of the base zone, at least 1 row of evergreen trees or shrubs, not less than 4 feet high at the time of planting, and spaced out not more than 15 feet apart, must be provided in the landscape setback. Shrubs must be of a variety that can be expected to grow to form a continuous hedge at least 5 feet in height within 2 years of planting. Trees and shrubs in the vicinity of guy wires must be of a kind that would not exceed 20 feet in height or would not affect the stability of the guys. In all other cases, the landscaping, screening and fence standards specified in SDC 4.4.100 apply.

Prohibited WTS Facilities.

Speculation. No application will be accepted or approved for a speculation WTS tower, i.e., from an applicant that simply constructs towers and leases tower space to service carriers, but is not a service carrier, unless the applicant submits a binding written commitment or executed lease from a service carrier to utilize or lease space on the tower.

Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way. Small wireless facilities in the public right-of-way must comply with the following standards:

Submittal Requirements for Low Visibility and Stealth Facilities (Type 1 Review). All applications for low visibility and stealth WTS facilities must submit the following reports and documentation:

Submittal Requirements for Moderate and High Visibility Facilities (Type 3 Review). Applications for moderate and high visibility WTS facilities must include all the required materials for low visibility and stealth WTS facilities specified in SDC 4.3.145(G)(1). In addition to the applicable Type 2 or Type 3 application requirements, WTS applications must include the following:

Independent Consultation Report.

Development Issues Meeting. A Development Issues Meeting (DIM) as specified in SDC 5.1.120(A) is required only for high and moderate visibility WTS facility applications. Applicable development standards as specified in SDC 4.3.145(F) and submittal requirements as specified in SDC 4.3.145(G), will be discussed at the DIM.

Type 1 Review. The following WTS facilities are allowed with the approval of the Director with applicable building and electrical permits:

Type 3 Review Process. A Type 3 application, processed concurrently with the Site Plan Review application, is required for the following WTS facilities:

Council Notification and Possible Review. A briefing memorandum must be prepared and submitted to the City Council upon receipt of an application for a high or moderate visibility or any other WTS facility subject to review by the Planning Commission. By action of the City Council, an application for a facility proposed within the city limits may be elevated for direct City Council review. In those instances where an application is elevated for direct review, the City Council is the Approval Authority.

Low Visibility and Stealth WTS Facility Applications. The Director must approve the low visibility and stealth WTS facility applications upon a determination that the applicable standards specified in SDC 4.3.145(F) and the submittal requirements specified in SDC 4.3.145(G) are met.

Moderate and High Visibility WTS Facility Applications. The Approval Authority must approve moderate visibility and high visibility WTS facility applications upon a determination that the applicable standards in SDC 4.3.145(F) and the submittal requirements in SDC 4.3.145(G) are met. The Approval Authority must also determine if there are any impacts of the proposed WTS facility on adjacent properties and on the public that can be mitigated through application of other Springfield Development Code standards or conditions of approval as specified in SDC 4.3.145(J).

All WTS facilities must maintain compliance with current RF emission standards of the FCC, the National Electric Safety Code, and all State and local regulations.

All equipment cabinets must display a legible operator’s contact number for reporting maintenance problems.

The City has the authority to enter onto the property upon which a WTS facility is located to inspect the facility for the purpose of determining whether it complies with the Building Code and all other construction standards provided by the City and Federal and State law.

The City reserves the right to conduct inspections at any time, upon reasonable notice to the WTS facility owner. In the event the inspection results in a determination that violation of applicable construction and maintenance standards established by the City has occurred, remedy of the violation may include cost recovery for all City costs incurred in confirming and processing the violation.

All WTS facilities located on a utility pole must be promptly removed at the operator’s expense at any time a utility is scheduled to be placed underground or otherwise moved.

All operators who intend to abandon or discontinue the use of any WTS facility must notify the City of their intentions no less than 60 days prior to the final day of use.

WTS facilities are considered abandoned 90 days following the final day of use or operation.

All abandoned WTS facilities must be physically removed by the service provider and/or property owner no more than 90 days following the final day of use or of determination that the facility has been abandoned, whichever occurs first.

The City reserves the right to remove any WTS facilities that are abandoned for more than 90 days at the expense of the facility owner.

Any abandoned site must be restored to its natural or former condition. Grading and landscaping in good condition may remain.

Landscaping standards for private property as specified in this section and other sections of this code.

Street trees in the public right-of-way as specified in SDC 4.2.140.

Curbside planter strips in the public right-of-way as specified in SDC 4.2.135.

Low Impact Development as specified in SDC 4.3.110(C) for review under the Treatment Standard.

All required setback areas and any additional planting areas as specified in the appropriate zoning district.

Parking lot planting areas required in this section.

Low Impact Development as specified in SDC 4.3.110(C) for review under the Treatment Standard.

A minimum of 2 trees, not less than 6 feet in height, that are at least a 2 inch (dbh) caliper (at the time of planting, not including root ball); and

Ten shrubs, 5 gallons or larger.

Lawn and/or groundcover may be substituted for up to 25 percent of the living plant material requirement, unless trees or shrubbery are required for screening. This substitution is only allowed when the applicant has demonstrated that there are provisions for ongoing maintenance of the landscape areas.

The following parking lot planting areas must be landscaped in accordance with the standards in (2) below:

Parking lot planting areas must include at least 4 shrubs, 5 gallon or larger, for each 100 square feet of planting area. Any shrub that abuts public right-of-way or that is placed in the interior of any parking lot must not exceed 2.5 feet in height at maturity. Where parking lot planting areas are required, Low Impact Development and vegetated structural stormwater controls may be used to meet this requirement. Shrubs provided within a structural stormwater control may not be counted toward meeting this criterion.

Small Parking Lots and Modifications to Existing Parking Lots. Planting areas for developments with 1/2 acre or less of new surface parking lot area must include 1 canopy tree at least 2 inches (dbh) in caliper,- for each 100 square feet of parking lot planting area. Trees must meet City street tree standards in the City of Springfield Street Tree list in Appendix G for the appropriately sized planter area.

Large Parking Lots. Developments that include more than 1/2 acre of new off-street surface parking lot area, measured based on the perimeter of all new parking spaces, maneuvering lanes, and maneuvering areas, including driveways and drive aisles, must comply with the following:

Existing landscaping to be retained must be provided with protection which will remain through the construction process. The plants to be saved and the method of protection must be noted on the Landscape Plan.

Existing trees to be retained on private property must not have construction occur within the drip line, unless a landscape architect certifies that affected trees will not have at least a 90 percent chance of survival over a 5-year period. Trees to be retained must be provided with protection with at least a 3-foot-tall temporary fence barrier around the drip line and include protection around the tree to prevent abrasion to the tree. The trees to be retained and the method of protection must be included on the Landscape Plan.

The Landscape Plan must include specifications for topsoil, including depth and organic matter requirements, to ensure the health and vitality of required planting. Where planting areas have been excavated the replacement of topsoil must be provided for and indicated on the Landscape Plan. All waste material must be removed from required planting areas prior to the application of topsoil.

Landscaping and vegetation within structural stormwater controls, including Low Impact Development, must meet the maintenance requirements in SDC 4.3.110(F).

Where commercial and industrial districts abut residential districts and no approved screening exists;

For outdoor mechanical devices and minor and major public facilities;

For outdoor storage yards and areas in non-residential districts abutting residential districts along their common property line;

For garbage and recycling receptacles and areas;

For automobile wrecking and salvage yards; and

For multiple unit housing.

Vegetative Screening. Evergreen shrubs must be planted to form a continuous hedge. When immediate screening is necessary, a sight-obscuring fence must be installed in place of, or in conjunction with the shrubs. The 6-foot height standard specified in subsection (B), above must occur within 4 years of planting.

For multiple unit housing, the vegetative screening standards specified in SDC 4.7.380(4) or 4.7.385(D) apply.

Earthen Screening. Earthen berms may be used to screen either visual or noise impacts. A berm must be combined with evergreen plantings or a fence to form an attractive sight and noise buffer. The maximum height of a berm is 6 feet along local streets and 8 feet along collector and arterial streets or railroad rights-of-way. Alternatively, a different height is allowed if a licensed acoustical engineer determines a lower or higher height must be utilized. Height is measured from the base of the berm to the top of the berm and does not include additional fences or landscaping. The exterior face of the berm must be constructed as an earthen slope. The interior face of the berm may be constructed as an earthen slope or retained by a structure (wall or terrace) that meets the building code. The maximum slope is 1:3. The crest area must be a minimum of 4 feet wide. The slopes must be protected by trees, shrubs and groundcover to prevent erosion. Berms must be irrigated as specified in SDC 4.4.105. No part of a berm is allowed to encroach into an easement. The toe of a berm over 3 feet in height must be set back at least 5 feet from any property line, unless when abutting public right-of-way where the setback of the toe of the berm may be at a zero setback from the property line. Berms must not interfere with the drainage patterns of the property.

Structural Screening. A fence or masonry wall must be constructed to provide a 100 percent sight-obscuring screen.

Fence height is measured from the average height of the grade adjacent to where the fence is to be located. If a fence is to be constructed on top of a berm, the height is measured from the top of the berm.

Fences must be permitted as specified in the screening standards in SDC 4.4.110. Where permitted in the commercial, industrial, mixed use employment and the PLO Districts, outdoor storage of materials must be screened by a 100 percent sight obscuring fence when abutting residential districts along common property lines. Partial screening along rights-of-way and non-residential districts may be permitted when necessary for security reasons.

A construction permit is required for fences over 6 feet in height, in addition to any other permits or approvals required by this code.

Fences within the Willamette Greenway Setback area are reviewed under Discretionary Use procedure for fences as specified in SDC 5.9.120.

Type 3 review is required for fences that exceed the base height standards where required under SDC 4.4.115(C) below.

The fence must be located behind the front yard setback in all districts unless allowed in (2).

Fences may be allowed within the front yard setback as follows:

In the Campus Industrial District the base height standard is 6 feet. In all other industrial districts, the base height standard is 8 feet.

In the residential districts, a fence may be located along the property line. In all other districts, the fence must be located behind the street yard setback.

Situations where the base fence height may be exceeded:

Special standards in the Campus Industrial District:

No fence is allowed to exceed the 2.5 foot height limitation within the vision clearance area as specified in SDC 4.2.130.

Barbed wire, razor wire, or electrified fencing is permitted atop a 6-foot chain link fence. The total height of the fence and barbed wire must not exceed 8 feet. These materials must not extend into the vertical plane of adjoining public sidewalks. Barbed wire or razor wire only fences are prohibited. Electrified fencing must be posted with warning signs every 24 feet.

The applicant has demonstrated a security problem exists at the site. The demonstration must include police reports, insurance claims paid, or affidavits from neighbors or tenants of the property corroborating the security problem;

Demonstration that the placement of the fence will not present a hazard or risk to the general public or neighboring properties;

Demonstration that the applicant has exhausted all other practical remedies to the demonstrated security problem; for example, sight obscuring screening, “unfriendly landscaping,” lighting or alarms which might deter trespass on the subject property; or

Demonstration that the property is subject to noise found to exceed acceptable noise levels prescribed in the Oregon Administrative Rule or the Federal Highway Administration Noise Abatement Criteria, as certified by an acoustical engineer;

The Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented, must approve, modify, or deny the request. The Planning Commission may further condition the request including, but not limited to imposition of the following conditions; establishing the extent of the site eligible for the fencing, establishing minimum and maximum height requirements, setbacks from all property lines, and requiring specific fencing materials.

Buildings and structures;

Recreational areas;

Parking lot and maneuvering areas;

Landscape areas;

Streets and street signs;

Product display areas;

Building overhangs and open canopies;

Holiday celebrations;

Construction lights.

All outdoor light fixtures lawfully installed and operating prior to the July 1, 2022 ordinance codified in this section, and not prohibited by this section. This exemption does not apply if an existing light fixture is replaced. The addition of supplementary shielding and/or re-aiming of existing fixtures that shine direct illumination or visible glare beyond the property line where the fixture is installed are encouraged to help improve safety and quality of life.

Residential low wattage lighting, as defined below, used for yards and driveways. These low wattage lights must not shine, glare, emit direct illumination, or cast a shadow onto adjacent property.

Commercial and industrial low wattage lighting used to highlight driveways and landscaping or installed to a building provided they are properly aimed and shielded to not shine visible glare onto the public right-of-way or onto adjacent or nearby properties.

Up-lighting intended to highlight part of a building or landscaping; provided, that the light distribution from the fixture is effectively contained by an overhanging architectural element or landscaping element and does not shine beyond the intended target including into the night sky. Such containment elements may include, but are not limited to, awnings, dense shrubs, or year-round dense evergreen tree canopies which will contain or limit illumination of the sky.

Correctional Institutions. Exterior lighting for correctional facilities must be shielded high-intensity discharge lighting except at the immediate entry area, in which case other lighting may be used that conforms to the intent of this section.

Low wattage lights used as decorations, such as holiday lights, for no more than 60 days in a calendar year are exempt from the requirements of this section.

Carnivals and fairs that require the use of temporary outdoor lighting fixtures are exempt except that permanent installations at dedicated sites must conform to the requirements of this section.

U.S. flags displayed by top-mounted lighting only. The illumination of all flags other than the U.S. flag must be extinguished at the end of public business hours or by 10:00 p.m., whichever is later.

Temporary lighting for television or movie film productions, roadway or utility construction or building construction not to exceed 60 days in any 1 location. Permanent installations at dedicated sites must conform to the requirements of this section.

All outdoor light fixtures used to highlight art features within a public right-of-way providing they are aimed and shielded to not shine visible glare into the public right-of-way or onto adjacent or nearby properties.

City street light standards and design criteria, which are regulated by SDC 4.2.145 and by the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual.

Lighting necessary for emergency equipment and work conducted in the interests of law enforcement or for the safety, health, or welfare of the City.

Sign lighting and signs in general, which are regulated in the Springfield Municipal Code, 1997, Chapter 8.

All outdoor lighting fixtures subject to this section must be designed as a full cut-off fixture or have a shielding method to direct light emissions down onto the site and not shine direct illumination or glare onto adjacent properties.

All lighting for roadways, roadway signs, intersections, and pedestrian ways must be designed or have an opaque shielding method to direct light emissions downward and below the horizontal plane of the fixture in the permanently installed position.

The use of laser source light or any similar high intensity light for outdoor advertising or entertainment is prohibited.

The operation of searchlights for advertising or promotional purposes is prohibited.

Outdoor lights at designated historic sites or within historic neighborhoods that are consistent with the architectural style or era of the building or property must be consistent with the provisions of this section.

Businesses and institutions with outdoor lighting, such as parking lot lights, building lights, landscaping lights, and other similar exterior lighting features, are encouraged to extinguish such lights at the end of the working day, except for lights necessary for personal and building safety.

All outdoor lighting used for public or private sports stadiums, sports areas, recreation facilities, outdoor performance areas, and other similar outdoor facilities must be extinguished within an hour after conclusion of the final event of the day, except as exempted herein.

Externally affixed neon lighting is prohibited except in the following manner: As a trim element that surrounds windows, doors, or building edges; when located on building facades that face street frontages or internal driveways within commercial shopping complexes; such lighting must not be located more than 15 feet from finished grade and must not be used to define a building roofline; and such lighting must not include flashing, intermittent or rotating lights. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, all neon lighting associated with signs must be in accordance with the provisions of Springfield Municipal Code 8.200 et seq., Signs.

The operation of outdoor lighting used for public or private sports stadiums, sports areas, recreation facilities, outdoor performance areas, and other similar outdoor facilities must not occur later than the conclusion of the final event of the day when maintenance such as field grooming, irrigation, cleaning, and other similar maintenance activities are required, to have the facility ready for operation the following morning. Lights during after-events maintenance must be kept at the minimum level practicable.

The height of a free standing exterior light fixture must not exceed 25 feet or the height of the principal permitted structure, whichever is less. In this case, height is measured as the vertical distance between the paved surface or finished grade and the bottom of the light fixture.

The Director may allow an increase to the standard in subsection (C)(1), above, through a Type 2 or Type 3 approval process when a determination is made that personal security is an issue, special security needs exist, or where vandalism or crime are possible. The Director may consider specific site characteristics, level of vehicle and pedestrian conflict, special security needs, and history or likelihood of crimes in making the determination. Any approved increase must be the minimum necessary to achieve the desired result.

The height of a free standing exterior light fixture within 50 feet of any residential district, riparian zone, or wetland must not exceed 12 feet.

The height restriction in subsection (C)(1), above does not apply to lighting used to illuminate outdoor performance areas, sport and recreation facilities, and playfields, unless these light fixtures are located within 50 feet of a residential district, in which case (C)(3) above applies.

Carpool and Vanpool Parking Requirements. In commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments with at least 50 existing or proposed parking spaces:

Commercial Districts.

Electric Vehicle Charging. Developments of new buildings with 5 or more residential dwelling units (includes both residential buildings and mixed-use buildings) that include on-site vehicle parking must provide electrical service capacity, as defined in ORS 455.417, to accommodate 40 percent of all vehicle parking spaces.

Campus Industrial (CI) District.

Medical Services (MS) District. Motor vehicle parking maximums are determined based upon standards for similar uses in Table 4.6.2 or upon a Parking Study.

Public Land and Open Space District. Motor vehicle parking maximums are determined based upon standards for similar uses in Table 4.6.2 or a Parking Study.

Large Parking Lots. Developments that include more than 1/2 acre of surface parking area must include pedestrian connections from the parking lot to building entrances. If the parking lot is located between a public right-of-way and a building, the parking lot must include pedestrian connections between pedestrian facilities in the adjacent public right-of-way and building entrances.

Shared use parking for 2 or more land uses, structures, or parcels of land is permitted.

Two hundred fifty square feet for buildings of 5,000 to 20,000 square feet of gross floor area.

Five hundred square feet for buildings of 20,000 to 50,000 square feet of gross floor area.

Seven hundred fifty square feet for buildings in excess of 50,000 square feet of gross floor area.

Supports the bicycle frame in a stable position without damage to wheels, frames, or components and provides 2 points of contact;

Allows locking of the frame and 1 or both wheels with a U-lock;

Is securely anchored to the ground or to a structure;

Resists cutting, rusting, bending, or deformation, both from natural causes and from human abuse;

Powder coated or durable, non-scratching surface; and

Works well for a variety of bicycle frame types (e.g., should work for step-through frame as well as diamond frame, children’s bicycles as well as adult bicycles, recumbent as well as other styles of adaptive bicycles).

If 10 or fewer short-term bicycle parking spaces are required, no shelter is required for short-term bicycle parking.

If more than 10 short-term bicycle parking spaces are required, at least 50 percent of the short-term bicycle parking spaces in excess of 10 must be sheltered.

Shelters must have a minimum 7-foot overhead clearance and must completely cover the bicycle parking rack and any bicycles that are parked in the way the rack was designed to be used.

Each oversized bicycle parking space must provide minimum clear area of 4 feet by 8 feet as shown in Figure 4.6-C.

At least 10 percent of the long-term bicycle parking spaces for commercial uses and residential uses must be oversized bicycle parking spaces.

At least 10 percent of the short-term bicycle parking spaces for schools (elementary through high school) must be oversized bicycle parking spaces.

Bicycle parking racks, shelters, or lockers must be securely anchored to the ground or to a structure.

Exterior long-term bicycle parking must be located within 200 feet from the main building entrance, primary point of entry to the use, or employee entrance.

Exterior short-term bicycle parking must:

Bicycle parking must be separated from motor vehicle parking by a minimum distance of 5 feet or be separated by a barrier or curb placed a minimum distance of 2 feet to prevent damage to parked bicycles.

Where bicycle parking facilities are not directly visible and obvious from the public right-of-way, signs must be provided to direct bicyclists to the bicycle parking. Directions to sheltered facilities inside a structure may be signed or supplied by the employer, as appropriate. Short-term parking must be available to the general public.

Bicycle parking may be located inside a building on a floor, which has an outdoor entrance open for use, and which does not require stairs to access the space. Alternatively, the Director may allow, through a land use decision process, bicycle parking on upper stories within multi-story residential building when an elevator is provided.

In order for bicycle parking and bicycle racks to be located to avoid conflict with pedestrian movement and access, bicycle parking must be located outside of the public right-of-way and public or private sidewalk area. Paved access from bicycle parking spaces to the public right-of-way must be provided by at-grade or ramp access with a maximum slope of 8 to 12 percent. Paved pedestrian access must be provided from the bicycle parking area to the building entrance. Alternatively, bicycle parking may be located in the public sidewalk or right-of-way where there is a minimum 5 feet between the parked bicycle and the storefront and does not conflict with pedestrian accessibility.

For multiple unit housing with required bike parking, requirements may be met through the provision of individual garages or storage units. For housing relying on a common garage and without storage units, bicycle racks must be provided in the garage.

Must occupy an office/sales building (new construction) or any existing structure of at least 1,000 square feet, with non-metallic siding and roofing, and located where possible on the front portion of the lot or parcel.

Sales of used motor vehicle, equipment, RV, boat, or watercraft are permitted only as secondary uses in the Downtown Exception Area, i.e., where a new sales use is the primary use. If a new sales use terminates business in the Downtown Exception Area, and that new sales use also included the sale of used motor vehicle, equipment, RV, or boat, the used sales may continue to be sold from those premises and the business will be classified as a pre-existing nonconforming use.

A permanent office/sales building of at least 1,000 square feet, with non-metallic siding and roofing, which may be a manufactured home, must be located where possible on the front of the lot or parcel, prior to the sale or rental of any manufactured dwelling, RV, or accessory product.

Are prohibited in the Downtown Exception Area.

All activities associated with motor vehicle, RV, and boat repair and service, with the exception of maintenance activities including the pumping of gas or changing tires, must take place within a building constructed to ensure that noise or odors do not disturb the normal operation or tranquility of neighboring residential, commercial, campus industrial or public land uses. Storage of motor vehicles and boats to be repaired must be screened by a sight-obscuring fence. A 5-foot-wide landscape strip must be installed along the street frontage of all service stations.

Licensed or registered and operated in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes and applicable Oregon Administrative Rules.

Licensed and regulated as specified in Chapter 7 of the Springfield Municipal Code.

Fully contained in a permanent building in the Community Commercial or Major Retail Commercial Zoning Districts.

Prohibited in any district except CC and MRC.

At the same address as another licensed or registered marijuana business.

Within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors (“within 1,000 feet” means a straight line measurement in a radius extending for 1,000 feet or less in every direction from any point on the boundary line of the real property comprising an existing public or private elementary, secondary or career school primarily attended by minors).

Within 500 feet of parks where minors congregate (“within 500 feet” means a straight line measurement in a radius extending for 500 feet or less in every direction from any point on the boundary line of the real property comprising a Marijuana Retail Outlet).

Within 50 feet of any residential zoning district (“within 50 feet” means a straight line measurement in a radius extending for 50 feet, including public right-of-way, in every direction from any point of the property containing a Marijuana Retail Outlet).

Not have a drive-up window.

Not operate from any temporary facility in any zone.

Provide for secure storage of exterior refuse containers.

Not include outdoor storage of merchandise, raw materials, or any other material associated with retail sales.

Preclude any use of products on site unless expressly exempted by state statute.

Not be allowed as a home occupation in any zone.

Production Facilities.

Processing Facilities.

Wholesale Facilities.

When the proposed marijuana business is a change of use in an existing building, Minimum Development Standards (MDS) as specified in SDC 5.15.100 will apply.

When the proposed marijuana business is to be located in a new building, Site Plan Review standards as specified in SDC 5.17.100 will apply.

MDS or Site Plan Review approval by the Director will require, in addition to any other conditions of approval, a copy of the State license or registration and a copy of the City of Springfield marijuana business license pursuant to Chapter 7 of the Springfield Municipal Code. These documents shall be required prior to occupancy.

All marijuana businesses allowed under this code shall occur on properties inside city limits.

Drive-through uses may conflict with safe and convenient movement of pedestrians and bicycles within MUC Districts. A drive-through use, for the purposes of this section, is defined as a business activity involving buying or selling goods or provision of services wherever one of the parties conducts the activity from within a motor vehicle. Facilities associated with a drive-through usually involve queuing lines, service windows, service islands, and service bays for vehicular use. Drive-through uses are therefore not permitted in MUC Districts unless the use is incidental to a primary site use, and when designed in conformance with the following standards:

Parking Lots and Parking Structures, Public and Private.

Professional offices specified in SDC 4.7.335 are exempt from those specific development standards, but must meet the standards for development specified in SDC 3.2.630(C)(3).

The MUR District allows uses that are not allowed in the R-2 and R-3 Districts. Permitted uses are listed in SDC 3.2.610. Nonresidential uses that are not “professional office” related but have “S” designations in SDC 3.2.610, must comply with the development standards listed in SDC 3.2.630(C)(3).

Residential and Child Care Uses must comply with the specific development standards listed in SDC 4.7.340 and 4.7.350.

All new facilities and additions over 10,000 square feet or those additions exceeding 50 percent of the size of the existing building must be through a Type 3 procedure concurrently with the Site Plan application. In addition to the Site Plan approval criteria, the Type 3 application must also address the standards specified in SDC 4.7.195(A)(2) through (11), below.

EXCEPTION: Public/Private Elementary/Middle Schools in the PLO District are reviewed through a Type 2 procedure.

A maximum of 65 percent of the site may be covered in impervious surface. The remainder of the site shall comply with the planting standards in SDC 4.4.100.

Schools shall have a landscaped front yard of 20 feet and landscaped side and rear yards of 30 feet. Athletic spectator seating structures adjoining residential uses shall be set back at least 75 feet, unless the Director determines that adequate buffering can be provided with a reduced setback. However, in no instance shall this setback (from spectator facilities) be less than 30 feet. Parking areas shall maintain a landscaped buffer of 15 feet when adjoining a residential use.

Light shall be directed away from adjoining less intensive uses.

Other uses permitted within school facilities include day care facilities, social service offices or other after school program activities approved by the School District and which otherwise do not require discretionary approval.

All plants used for “landscaped buffering” shall be a minimum of 5-gallon in size and shall reach a height of at least 36 inches within 1 year of planting.

Paved playground areas may be used as overflow parking for special events.

All parking lots and driveways shall be designated to separate bus and passenger vehicle traffic. All parking lots shall have sidewalks raised a minimum of 6 inches above grade where pedestrians have to cross parking lots to enter or leave the school grounds. All parking lots must be designed so that a person walking between the bicycle parking facilities and the main building entrance or primary point of entry to the school is not required to cross a driveway, loading area, or other area intended for motor vehicle circulation. The Director may require wider sidewalks at major approaches to schools as deemed necessary for pedestrian safety and capacity.

Any jointly shared recreational facilities, playgrounds or athletic field shall require a joint use agreement that will provide for public use and continued maintenance.

Elementary schools shall have a maximum building height of 35 feet, middle schools shall have a maximum building height of 45 feet.

A Traffic Impact Study, prepared by a Transportation Engineer, must be approved by the City Engineer.

In an industrial district;

Not able to be adequately served by water, sewer, storm water drainage or streets at the time that the conversion is complete;

In the Hillside Overlay District;

In the Floodplain Overlay District;

Within water quality limited watercourse riparian areas specified in SDC 4.3.115(A); and

Within development setbacks for locally significant wetlands and riparian areas as specified in SDC 4.3.117(C).

Be at least 1 acre in size.

Have a 20-foot landscaped perimeter setback.

Abut an arterial or collector street and shall be designed to direct the flow of traffic away from local streets, as specified in SDC 4.2.120, Site Access and Driveways.

For RV parks and campgrounds within regional parks inside the city limits the following criteria shall apply:

For RV parks and campgrounds within regional parks outside the city limits the following criteria apply: